Poly Falmouth

Poly Falmouth Falmouth's local theatre, archive, cinema and art gallery. Promoting innovative art and education in Cornwall since 1833.

The Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society aims to promote innovation in the arts and sciences, with particular focus on the county of Cornwall. Established in 1833 to promote the ideas of the men who worked at Perran Foundry near Falmouth, the RCPS still encourages innovation, but now in various disciplines. Currently the board is working hard on re-establishing The Poly as a cultural, historical and

scientific hub right in the heart of Falmouth. We can only do this with your continued support, and we hope that many of you consider becoming members of the society to help support our aims and create a wonderful, dynamic and sustainable society and venue for future generations in Cornwall. Please note: We cannot guarantee that messages to our page will be read and/or responded to. We ask that you email [email protected] or call box office on 01326 319461 for all enquiries.

🔆 BLOCK-PRINTING ON FABRIC(WITH HAND-CRAVED RUBBER STAMPS) 📅 Saturday 13th June, 10am – 3pmJoin us for a monthly two-hou...
01/06/2026

🔆 BLOCK-PRINTING ON FABRIC
(WITH HAND-CRAVED RUBBER STAMPS)
📅 Saturday 13th June, 10am – 3pm

Join us for a monthly two-hour session to enjoy learning about sewing techniques used in clothes making.

Each class will concentrate on a different aspect of garment construction with a focus on crafting the expert finish seen in clothes of quality - beginning with looking at buttons, neck facings and attaching fastenings so they don’t fall off! Age: 16+

🖥️ Book online https://buff.ly/5rqUR9l
📞 01326 319461

🔆 THIS WEEK AT THE POLY!TUESDAY -------------KELLGREN, HAYES & BUCKNELL Tuesday 2nd - Saturday 6th JunePrivate View: Tue...
01/06/2026

🔆 THIS WEEK AT THE POLY!

TUESDAY
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KELLGREN, HAYES & BUCKNELL
Tuesday 2nd - Saturday 6th June
Private View: Tuesday 2nd June. 5pm-7.30pm
FREE ENTRY, EVERYONE WELCOME!

SLOW STITCH CIRCLE
Tuesday 2nd June 2pm-3:30pm

SARAH MCQUAID IN CONCERT
Tuesday 2nd June, 7.30pm

WEDNESDAY
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THE GREAT TREK OF THE TRANSPORT PARTY MEXICO:
TRAGEDY AND TRIUMPH
Wednesday 3rd June, 7.30pm

THURSDAY
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NT LIVE: THE PL***OY OF THE WESTERN WORLD (12A)
Thursday 4th June, 7pm

FALMOUTH FEMINIST BOOK CLUB:
READING 'HEART THE LOVER' BY LILY KING.
Thursday 4th June, 7pm

FRIDAY
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MOMENTS OF PLEASURE: THE MUSIC OF KATE BUSH
Friday 5th June, 7.30pm

SATURDAY
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ARMING NELSON’S NAVY
Saturday 6th June 5.30pm

MOTHER MARY (15)
Saturday 6th June, 7.45pm
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See the Poly website for more info about all of our upcoming events and workshops – or sign up for our weekly newsletter.

🖥️ Book online @ thepoly.org
📞 01326 319461

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✏️ COSTUMED LIFE DRAWING: PIRATES 📅 Saturday 13th June, 11am - 1pmHead to The Poly for this fun, untutored drawing sessi...
31/05/2026

✏️ COSTUMED LIFE DRAWING: PIRATES
📅 Saturday 13th June, 11am - 1pm

Head to The Poly for this fun, untutored drawing session giving you the chance to capture Pirates and Swashbucklers in various poses.

Make sure to bring your choice of drawing materials- anything from pen and paper, to oils, inks or even an ipad. Suitable for all ages and levels.

🖥️ Book online https://buff.ly/ic4HMde
📞 01326 319461

30/05/2026

📽️ ROSE OF NEVADA (15)
📅 Wednesday 10th June, 7.45pm
📅 Saturday 13th June, 7.45pm

A couple more opportunities to see the highly acclaimed new film from Cornish filmmaker Mark Jenkin.

When the Rose of Nevada — a fishing boat lost with all hands 30 years ago — mysteriously turns up in the abandoned harbour of a Cornish village, many believe sending her back to sea will restore the community’s luck...

'A remarkably beautiful Cornish time-loop drama.' - BFI

⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An enigmatic drama steeped in loss, memory and the unsettling rhythms of coastal life.' - The Guardian

⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'It’s Jenkin’s most accessible film so far, while remaining anchored to his core Cornish principles.' - Time Out

🖥️ Book online https://buff.ly/ZR6t1Ko
📞 01326 319461

🍷 🎨 SIP & PAINT:HENRY SCOTT TUKE'S 'OUR JACK' 📅 Tuesday 9th June, 6pm - 8.30pmA glass of wine in one hand and a paintbru...
29/05/2026

🍷 🎨 SIP & PAINT:
HENRY SCOTT TUKE'S 'OUR JACK'
📅 Tuesday 9th June, 6pm - 8.30pm

A glass of wine in one hand and a paintbrush in the other, create your own version of Henry Scott Tuke’s ‘Our Jack’. This picture epitomises Tuke’s genius to capture personality and location, as well as his deep affection for Cornwall.

Enjoy ‘Café’ music and wine (or non-alcoholic) and creativity with other like-minded people. All materials are provided. For ages: 16 plus.

🖥️ Book online https://buff.ly/ArZatKp
📞 01326 319461

🗣️ FALMOUTH'S BLACK HISTORIES C. 1690- C.1920📅 Wednesday 10th June, 6pmJoin Chloe Phillips for this talk about her recen...
28/05/2026

🗣️ FALMOUTH'S BLACK HISTORIES C. 1690- C.1920
📅 Wednesday 10th June, 6pm

Join Chloe Phillips for this talk about her recent research into Black histories of Cornwall. Hear about fresh discoveries from the parish registers, and the role Falmouth parish church played in baptising Black sailors and visitors.

Find out more about individual lives in detail, including those of a Black sailor who worked in the Falmouth packet service, a Black servant who lived in Penryn for eighty years, and a Black dressmaker brought to Falmouth from Brazil.

🖥️ Book online https://buff.ly/6rXfAJm
📞 01326 319461

27/05/2026

📽️ OUR LAND (12A)
📅 Friday 12th June, 7.30pm

The Poly will be screening this fascinating documentary asking the question: Who has the right to roam in the English countryside?

With 92% of land and 97% of all rivers in England not legally accessible to the general public, Our Land displays the wild and beautiful landscape whilst delving into the complex issues of access, custodianship and conservation.

Going to the heart of the ‘Right to Roam’ movement, the film embarks on a provocative trail of mass trespass, campaigning and education, while also exploring landowners’ concerns around environmental protection.

⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Orban Wallace’s documentary avoids big clashes between landowners and campaigners in favour of wide-ranging exploration." - The Guardian
⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Superb" Little White Lies
⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Inspiring’ The Morning Star
⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Scotsman
⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Financial Times

🖥️ Book online https://buff.ly/n8TIo4e
📞 01326 319461

27/05/2026

🔆 KAREN BICK: FOLIA EPHEMERA...BEAUTY IN DECAY
📅 Until Saturday 30th May
The Poly's Spring Gallery (Ground Floor)

In the Spring Gallery this week, we have Karen Bick with her striking exhibition examining personal perceptions of beauty, often seeking splendour in the unseen.

A photographer and printmaker living in Falmouth, Karen explores the nature of aesthetics, whilst studying the relationship between photography and mark making.

Free Entry, everyone welcome!
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🧵 CLOTH AND CLOTHES 📅 Thursday 11th June, 10.30am – 12.30pm Join us for a monthly two-hour session to enjoy learning ab...
26/05/2026

🧵 CLOTH AND CLOTHES
📅 Thursday 11th June, 10.30am – 12.30pm

Join us for a monthly two-hour session to enjoy learning about sewing techniques used in clothes making.

Each class will concentrate on a different aspect of garment construction with a focus on crafting the expert finish seen in clothes of quality - beginning with looking at buttons, neck facings and attaching fastenings so they don’t fall off! Age: 16+

🖥️ Book online https://buff.ly/yA1KUZu
📞 01326 319461

Address

24 Church Street
Falmouth
TR113EG

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+441326319461

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